the gang is holding tom patrick's son jim as hostage. i would have tried to rescue him, but it was too dark. you and me go back and get him now? no, tonto, the boy is safe enough for awhile. but if his father and those ranchers come after him and a body, they'll ride into an ambush. you think it be better if we ride to town first, see tom patrick? if we don't a lot more lives may be endangered. tom's a brave man. but sometimes a little fool hardy. we better hurry, tonto. there's no time to lose. ♪ your kid will die. well, now we know there next move. what are you gonna do, tom? the posse's ready to go as soon as you give the word. if we even knew where their hideout was. it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. those outlaws play for keeps. if we don't let madden go, they'll kill jim for sure. we'll have to find their hideout before they can kill him. you mean we're not letting madden go? you would risk jim's life? don't get me wrong, joe. i love my kid. but there is something more than just his life at stake. madden is the brains